Water Quality Report

Sonora, KY (42776): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Hardin County Water District #2)

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 42776 in Sonora, KY contain 1 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality PFAS above MCL 1 non-health-based violation record in EPA data
Lead Risk Moderate 0.006 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 violation (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.006 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
  • PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
1 violation PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
3
Water Systems
76,326
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.006 mg/L
Reported Lead Result2.6× the national median for this measure
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$185K
Median Home Value41% above state median ($131K)

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Score Breakdown

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The score is withheld for this ZIP: a water system serving it has EPA UCMR5 PFAS results above the value of an EPA PFAS MCL (with compliance required from 2029), and the current score input does not include that system. We will show the score again once it is recalculated with that system's PFAS results included.

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Safety & Health (8) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 42776 in Sonora, Kentucky is mapped to the water system Hardin County Water District #2 (EPA ID: KY0470175). This system provides water to approximately 76,326 people from surface water sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Hardin County Water District #2 KY0470175 76,326 Surface water
Larue County Water District #1 KY0620237 9,062 Surface water
Green River Valley Water District KY0500166 17,431 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Hardin County Water District #2 (KY0470175) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 42776. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: PFPeA, PFOA, PFHxA, PFOS, PFBA, PFBS, PFNA.

Highest measured level: 0.0074 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

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Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (7) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 42776 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 42776 (primary system: Hardin County Water District #2), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 42776's water come from?

The recorded water source for Hardin County Water District #2, a system mapped to ZIP code 42776, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 76,326 people.

How can I get my water tested in Sonora?

If Hardin County Water District #2 supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 42776 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 42776 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.006 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 42776?

42776 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Hardin County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 42776's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 42776. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sonora, KY (42776): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/42776/
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Page version: October 2026.

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42748 Hodgenville, KY 11.5 mi N/A 2
42712 Big Clifty, KY 11.9 mi N/A 2
42716 Buffalo, KY 12.3 mi N/A 0
42702 Elizabethtown, KY 12.4 mi N/A 0

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